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Names like Ebunoluwa, Eserovwe, Izibekien, and Onyinyechi are examples of Nigerian names that mean ‘God’s gift.’

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Angels are messengers of God and symbolize love and protection. Chi is a short Nigerian name that means ‘angel’ or ‘personal guardian angel.’

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Ife and Funanya are Nigerian names that mean ‘love.’ Blessing your children with such love-filled names will surely leave them feeling special.

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A parent who desires their child to grow up with a sense of deep divine love can opt for the Nigerian name Olufemi which means ‘God loves me.’

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73 Nigerian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With O

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ovie	Boy	King
Oluwatosin	Unisex	God is worth worshiping
Oba	Boy	The king; Ruler
Obasi	Boy	God; In honor of the supreme God
Obioma	Girl	The Charm of a King that wins over the hearts of others; One who can win with his charm
Ochuko	Boy	Hindu name of deity Lord Krishna
Oladele	Unisex	Persons of success; Pupil of triumph
Onochie	Boy	The one who can replace the status of father
Obiefune	Boy	Do not lose hope
Ogechukwukana	Unisex	The time spent worshiping God is the best

Olayemi	Unisex	One who is worthy of wealth
Olorunyomi	Unisex	God has saved
Olumoroti	Unisex	Standing with the God
Olusola	Unisex	God has blessed
Oluwabusola	Girl	God adds to the wealth
Oluwadunmininu	Unisex	God gladdens the heart
Oluwafunbi	Girl	God gave this
Oluwagbenga	Unisex	God lifts us
Oluwatoke	Unisex	God is worthy to be adored
Omolade	Girl	Child of the crown

Omorinsola	Girl	The child who walks into wealth
Orisa	Girl	An angelic manifestation
Osarogie	Girl	God is the king
Oyinlola	Girl	Nigerian term, wealth is sweet
Obiageli	Girl	One who is born into wealth
Obiajulu	Boy	My heart is at peace
Oluebube	Girl	Miracle
Oboganriemu	Boy	Be strong to survive
Odafe	Boy	Rich individual
Odavwaro	Unisex	I am contented

Ogbamremu	Boy	The brave meets a lot of challenges
Oghenebrume	Unisex	God decided in my favor
Oghenechovwe	Unisex	God aided me
Oghenefejiro	Unisex	God is praiseworthy
Oghenegaren	Unisex	God is great
Oghenekevwe	Unisex	God gave me
Ogheneme	Unisex	My God
Oghenemine	Unisex	I look up to God
Oghenerukevwe	Unisex	God did this for me
Ogheneruno	Unisex	God has done so much

Oghenetega	Unisex	God is worthy of worship
Oghenochuko	Unisex	God provides me support
Oghomena	Unisex	Here is my respect
Oghonoro	Unisex	Respect is greater than money
Ogoro	Boy	Frog
Ohwahwa	Boy	Cold season
Ohwofasa	Boy	A person's status should be defined by his achievement
Ohwonigho	Boy	A person is greater than riches
Ojakorotu	Boy	This is a group challenge
Ojanomare	Unisex	I have met the challenge

Okagbare	Boy	I have all styles and skills
Okoro	Boy	Man
Okpara	Boy	One who is born in Okpara
Okpogoro	Boy	A big toad
Ometeko	Girl	Girl born in Lagos
Omonigho	Unisex	A child is greater than money
Omonoro	Unisex	A child is greater than gold
Omotejohwo	Girl	A girl
Omotekoro	Girl	A girl is like gold
Omotore	Girl	Girl's birth brings festivity

Omotughele	Girl	Girl from Ughelli
Omotukane	Girl	Girl born in diaspora
Onajite	Unisex	Sufficient
Onanojah	Boy	A challenge
Onogaganmue	Boy	Intoxicated with power
Onoharhese	Unisex	Who blames good deeds
Onoharhigho	Boy	Who blames riches
Orodena	Boy	The great one
Oviereya	Girl	Queen
Oyibonanarhoro	Boy	A white-skinned individual

Oyiborhoro	Boy	He who is fair or white-skinned
Oyiborode	Boy	A big and fair person
Oyovwikerhi	Unisex	May my guardian spirit be blessed

Infographic: Top Nigerian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With O

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Nigerian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With O(infographic)

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